Job outlooks for Web designers

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Web designer (21233)

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Web designers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 72%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 61% of web designers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 43% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 64% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 36% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Halifax Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Web designers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 65%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 64% of web designers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 28% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 35% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 71%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 72%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 31%

    • Lanaudière Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Laurentides Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 87%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

      • Approximately 1,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 1,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 55%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Various industries, but nearly half employed in computer systems design and related services
    • Self employment is also common

     

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • The need for business operations to have a website to market products and services  will continue to create employment
    • However, the availability of automated tools may moderate demand for web designers

     

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • In addition to other formal education, an understanding of programming languages such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Javascript
    • Familiarity with software such as Figma, and Adobe's Illustrator and Photoshop are also key requirements

     

    What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

    • Freelance work is common in this occupation
    • In general, Bridging Programs are also available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.

    Here are some key facts about Web designers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 5,150 people work in this occupation.
    • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 59%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 60% of web designers work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 42% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 44% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 84%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 74%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the London region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the London region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 88%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 61%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 3,290 people work in this occupation.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 66%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • ManitobaGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Web designers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 53%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 67% of web designers work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 32% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 63% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 38% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Web designers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 76%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 10%
      • Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 8%
      • Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 50% of web designers work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 19% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 48% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 52% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Web designers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
    • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 61%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 53% of web designers work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 48% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 55% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 45% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

    • Edmonton Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 71%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    The computer technology sector is a major economic contributor in the province. While most of the employment in this sector is in the Metro Vancouver region, both Victoria and the Okanagan are emerging as tech hubs.

    While activity in the sector was subdued in 2024, investment activity is expected to increase as interest rates decline.

    Here are some key facts about Web designers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 65%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 60% of web designers work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 50% of web designers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 45% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 72%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Web designers (NOC 21233) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Web designers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Web designers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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